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AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION CIRCULAR
09-11-19
AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES
COMMUN/CATION
RADIOTELEPHONY PROCEDURES
- Indicates changes.
-1. This AIC replaces AIC 41.3 dated 02-01-15 in total.
2. Time System. Universal Co-ordinated Time (UTC) shall be used by all stations in the aeronautical telecommunication
service. Midnight shall be designated as 2400 for the end of the day and 0000 for the beginning of the day.
3. GENERAL
3. 1 The transmission of messages on aeronautical mobile frequencies shall be avoided when the aeronautical
fixed services or telephone channels are able to serve the intended purpose.
3.2 Where it is necessary for an aircraft to send signals for testing or adjustment which are liable to interfere with
the working of a neighboring aeronautical station, the consent of the station shall be obtained before such
signals are sent. Such transmissions shall be kept to a minimum.
3.3 When it is necessary for a station in the aeronautical mobile service to make test signals, either for the
adjustment of a transmitter before making a call or for the adjustment of a receiver, such transmissions shall
be kept to a minimum: {Example following the initial establishing of contact}- (Station) this is (Cal/sign) radio
check, how do you read this transmission?
3. 4 Except as otherwise provided, the responsibility of establishing communication shall rest with the radio station
having traffic to transmit.
3.5 After a call has been made to the aeronautical station, a period of at least 10 seconds shall be allowed to
elapse before a second call is made. This will eliminate unnecessary transmission while the aeronautical
station is getting ready to reply. It should be borne in mind that most aeronautical stations monitor more than
one frequency. Failure to reply may therefore be an indication that the operator might be busy on another
frequency.
3. 6 When an aeronautical station is called simultaneously by several aircraft, the aeronautical station shall decide
the order in which aircraft shall communicate.
4. CATEGORIES OF MESSAGES
4. 1 The following categories of messages may be handled by the aeronautical mobile service:-
(a) distress messages and distress traffic;

(b) urgency messages, including messages preceded by the medical transports signal;
(c) communications relating to direction finding;
(d) flight safety messages which shall comprise the following:-
(i) air traffic control messages;
(ii) position reports from aircraft;
(iii) messages originated by an aircraft operating agency or by an aircraft which are of immediate
concern to other aircraft in flight;
(e) meteorological messages;
(f) flight regularity messages which shall comprise the following:
(i) messages concerning changes in aircraft operating schedules;

(ii) messages concerning the servicing of aircraft;
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(iii) instructions to aircraft operating agency representatives concerning changes in

requirements for passengers and crew caused by unavoidable deviations from
normal operating schedules (individual requirements ofpassengers or crew shall not
be admissible in this type of message);
(iv) messages concerning non-routine landings to be made by aircraft;
(v) messages regarding the operation or maintenance of facilities essential for the
safety of the aircraft operation.
4. 2 Air traffic services units, (A TSU) using direct pilot controller communication channels shall only be
required to handle flight regularity messages provided this can be achieved without interference with
their primary role and no other channels are available for the handling of such messages.
5. ORDER OF PRIORITY
5. 1 The order of priority in the establishment of communication and the transmission of messages in the
aeronautical mobile service shall be as follows:
Type of message:
(1) Distress calls, distress messages and distress traffic

(2) Urgency Messages
(3) Communications relating to direction finding
(4) Flight safety messages
(5) Meteorological messages
(6) Flight regularity messages
5.2 Messages having the same priority will, in general, be transmitted in the order in which they are
received for transmission.
6. LANGUAGES TO BE USED
6. 1 English is used in radiotelephony communications, (Refer to the English Language Proficiency

requirements as prescribed in AIC 30.20) Pilots should note, however, that it is desirable that all
aircraft in the same traffic pattern should be in a position to understand radiotelephony exchanges
between aircraft and the related air traffic services unit.
7. WORD SPELLING IN RADIOTELEPHONY
7. 1 When proper names, abbreviations and words of which the spelling is doubtful are spelled out, in
radiotelephony, the following radiotelephony spelling alphabet shall be used:-
Letter Word Pronunciation

A Alpha ALFAH
B Bravo BRA VOH
c Charlie CHAR LEE
D Delta DELL TAH
E Echo ECK OH
F Foxtrot FOKS TROT
G Golf GOLF
H Hotel HOH TELL
I India IN DEE AH
J Juliet JEWLEEETT
K Kilo KEY LOH
L Lima LEEMAH
M Mike MIKE
N November NOVEMBER
0 Oscar OSSCAH
p Papa PAHPAH
Q Quebec KEH BECK
R Romeo ROW ME OH
s Sierra SEE AIR RAH
T Tango TANG GO
u Uniform YOU NEE FORM
v Victor VIC TAH
w Whiskey WISS KEY
x X-ray ECKSRAY
y Yankee YANK KEY
z Zulu ZOOLOO
Note: The syllables to be emphasized are underlined.

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8. TRANSMISSION OF NUMBERS IN RADIOTELEPHONY
8. 1 Pronunciation of numbers. Numbers shall be transmitted using the following pronunciation:-
Numeral Pronunciation
0 ZE-RO
1 WUN
2 TOO
3 TREE
4 FOW-er
5 FIFE
6 SIX
7 SEV-en
8 AIT
9 NIN-er
100 HUNDRED
Decimal DEH-SEE-MIL
Thousand TOU-SAND
Note: The syllables printed in capital letters are to be stressed, for example, the two syllables in ZE-RO are
given equal emphasis, whereas the first syllable of FOW-er is given primary emphasis.
8.2 Transmission of numbers. All numbers except whole hundreds, whole thousands and combinations of
thousands and whole hundreds shall be transmitted by pronouncing each digit separately. Whole thousands
shall be transmitted by pronouncing each digit in the number of thousands followed by the word TOU-SAND.
Note: The following example illustrates the application of this procedure:
Number Transmitted as
10 WUN-ZERO·
75 SEVENFIFEE
100 WUN HUN-dred
583 FIFE AIT TREE
5000 FIFE TOU-SAND
11000 WUN WUN TOU-SAND
25000 TOO FIFE TOU-SAND
38143 TREE AIT WUN FOW-er TREE
8.3 Decimal Points. Numbers containing a decimal point shall be transmitted as prescribed in para. 8. 1 with the
decimal point in appropriate sequence being indicated by the word DEH-SEE-MIL
Note: The following example illustrates the application of this procedure:
Number Transmitted as
118.1 WUN WUN AIT DEH-SEE-MIL WUN
8.4 Time. When transmitting time, only the minutes of the hour are normally required. Each digit must be
pronounced separately. However, the hour should be included when any possibility of confusion is likely to
occur. The phrase "This time" must not be used.
Note: The following example illustrates the application of these procedures:
Time Statement
0920 TOO ZE-RO or ZE-RO NIN-er TOO ZE-RO
1643 FOW-er TREE or WU"f SIX FOW-er TREE
8. 5 Verification of numbers. When it is desired to verify the accurate reception of numbers the person transmitting
the message shall either:-
(a) repeat all numbers in accordance with para.8.1; or

(b) request the receiving operator to repeat all numbers.
Note: The following example illustrate the application of this procedure:-

The station on the ground wishes to pass the following mes.sage:-
"(Cal/sign) Climb to 7500 feet and contact approach control on 119.1 MHz".
Station on the ground
CLIMB TO SEVEN TOU-SAND FIFE HUN-dred FEET AND CONTACT APPROACH ON WUN WUN
NIN-er DEH-SEE-MIL WUN. (Cal/sign)
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9. TRANSMITTING TECHNIQUE
9.1 Transmissions shall be conducted concisely in a normal conversational tone and standard /CAO
phraseologies shall be used.
9.2 Speech transmitting technique must be such that the highest possible intelligibility is incorporated in
each transmission. Fulfillment of this aim requires that aircrew and ground personnel shall:-
(a) enunciate each word clearly and distinctly;

(b) maintain an even rate of speech not exceeding 100 words per minute. When a message is
transmitted to an aircraft and its contents need to be recorded the speaking rate must be at
a slower rate to allow for the writing process. A short pause preceding and following
numerals makes them easier to understand;
(c) maintain the speaking volume at a constant level;
(d) be familiar with the microphone operating techniques, particularly in relation to the
maintenance of constant distance from the microphone if a modulator with a constant level
is not used;
(e) suspend speech temporarily if it becomes necessary to tum the head away from the
microphone.
9.3 From time to time, when transmitting long messages, the carrier must be interrupted momentarily
during pauses in speech. This will permit the transmitting operator to ascertain whether the channel
is clear before continuing the transmission.
9.4 STANDARD SPEECH ABBREV/A TIONS
The words or phrases shown in the table below are to be used whenever applicable.
Phrase Meanina
ACKNOWLEDGE Let me know that you have received and understood this
·messaae.
AFFIRM 'Yes.
APPROVED Permission for proposed action aranted.
BREAK I hereby indicate the separation between portions of the
message. (To be used where there is no clear distinction
between the next and other portions of the message).
BREAKBREAK I hereby indicate the separation between messages transmitted to
different aircraft in a very busy environment.
CANCEL MY LAST Annul the previously transmitted clearance.
RADIO CHECK To test the serviceability of the radio prior to it being used.
CLEARED Authorized to proceed under the conditions soecified.
CONFIRM Have I correctly received the following ... ? or Did you correctly
receive the message?
CONTACT· Establish radio contact with .....
CORRECTION An error has been made in this transmission (or message
indicated). The correct version is .....
GO AHEAD Proceed with vour message.
HOW DO YOU READ What is the readability of my transmission?
I SAY AGAIN I repeat for clarity or emphasis.
MONITOR Listen out on (freauency)
NEGATIVE No or Permission not aranted or That is not correct
READ BACK Repeat all, or the specified part, of this message back to me
exactly as received.
READBACK CORRECT Following your correct readback to an A TC clearance that has
been issued
RECLEARED A change has been made to your last clearance and this new
clearance supersedes your orevious clearance or part thereof.
REPORT Pass me the following information ...
REQUEST I should like to know ... or I wish to obtain ...
SAY AGAIN Repeat all, or the followina part, of your last transmission.
SAY AGAIN SLOWLY Reduce your rate of speech.
STANDBY Wait and I will call you.
STANDING BY Waitinq for your further response
VERIFY Check and confirm with originator
10. CALLING
10. 1 The unit or service shall be identified in accordance with the table below, except that the name of
the location or the unit/service may be omitted provided satisfactory communication has been
established.
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UNIT/SERVICE AVAILABLE CALLSIGN SUFFIX

Araa control centre CONTROL
Aooroach control APPROACH I RADAR
Diractor DIRECTOR
Ara a AREA /WEST I EAST I NORTH I
SOUTH I CENTRAL
Aerodrome control TOWER
Surface movement control GROUND
Flight information service INFORMATION
Clearance delivery DELIVERY
Apron control APRON
Comoanv disoatch I Ooerations DISPATCH I STATION CONTROL
Aerodrome Flight Information Service RADIO
11. RADIOTELEPHONY CALLSIGNS FOR AIRCRAFT
11. 1 FULL CALLSIGNS
An aircraft/helicopter radiotelephony ca//sign shall be one of the following types:
Type a)- The characters corresponding to the ragistration marking of the

aircraft/helicopter; or
Type b)- The telephony designator of the aircraft/helicopter operating agency,
followed bv the fliaht identification number.
Note (1) - The name of the aircraft/helicopter manufacturer or the name of

aircraft/helicopter model may be used as a radiote/ephony prefix to the
Tvoe a) cal/sign above.
Note (2)- ·The cal/signs raferred to in a), b) and c) above comprise combinations in
·accordance with the ITU Radio Reaulations (No. 2129 and No. 2130).
Note (3)- The telephony designators referred to in b) above are contained in /CAO
Doc 8585 - Designators for Aircraft Operating Agencies, Aeronautical
Authorities and Services.
Note (4)- Any of the foragoing cal/signs maybe inserted in field 7 of the /CAO flight
plan as the aircraft identification. Instructions on the completion of the
flight plan form are contained in PANS-RAC, Doc 4444.
11. 2 ABBREVIATED CALLSIGNS
The aircraft radiotelephony cal/signs shown above, may be abbreviated in the circumstances prascribed
below. Abbraviated ca//signs shall be in the following form:
Type a)- The first character of the registration and at least the last two characters
of the callsian;
Type b)- The telephony designator of the aircraft operating agency, followed by at
least the last two characters of the callsian;
Note - Either the name of the aircraft manufacturer or the aircraft model may be used in place of the first
character in Type a) above.
Examples of full cal/signs and abbraviated cal/signs

Tvoe (a) Type (b) Tvoe (c) Tvoe (d)
Full ca//sign ZSABC *CESSNA ROBINSON22 SAA501
ZSABC ZSABC
Abbreviated ZBC CESSNA HELICOPTER ABC
cal/sign ABC Springbok 501
*When applicable (See para. 11. 1 Note 2)
11. 3 CHANGING CALLSIGNS
An aircraft shall not change the type of its radiote/ephony cal/sign during flight. Except temporarily on the
instruction of an air traffic control unit in the interasts of safety.
12. ESTABLISHMENT OF RADIOTELEPHONY COMMUNICATIONS
12. 1 Full radiotelephony cal/signs shall always be used when establishing communication. The calling procedure
of an aircraft establishing communication shall be in accordance with Table 1 below.
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12. 2 Stations having a requirement to transmit information to all stations likely to intercept should preface
such transmission by the general call ALL STA TIONS, followed by the identification of the calling
station.
Note:- No reply is expected to such general calls unless individual stations are subsequently called
to acknowledge receipt.
12.3 The reply to the above calls shall be in accordance with Table 2 below.
Table 1 - Radiotelephony calling procedure
Type (a) Type (b) Type (c)

Designation of the GRAND CENTRAL JOHANNESBURG CAPE
station called RADIO TOWER TOWN
EAST
Designation of the ZSABC SPEEDBIRD COMAIR
station calling 056: 32{
With the exception of the telephony designators and the type of aircraft, each character in the
cal/sign shall be spoken separately. When individual letters are spelled out, the
radiotelephony spelling alphabet prescribed in item 7 shall be used. Numbers are to be
spoken in accordance with item 8.
Table 2 - Radiotelephony reply procedure
Type (a) Type (b) Type (c)

Designation of ABC SPEEDBIRD COMAIR
the station called
056* 321*
Designation of GRAND CENTRAL TOWER CAPE
the answering RADIO TOWN EAST
station
Invitation to GO AHEAD GO AHEAD GO AHEAD
proceed with
transmission
With the exception of the telephony designators and the type of aircraft, each character in
the cal/sign shall be spoken separately. When individual letters are spelled out, the
radiotelephony spelling alphabet prescribed in item 7 shall be used. Numbers are to be
spoken in accordance with item 8.
12.4 When a station is called but it is uncertain of the identification of the calling station it must reply by
transmitting the following:-
STATION CALLING ...... (station called) SAY AGAIN YOUR CALLSIGN.
Note: The following example illustrated the application of this procedure-
(Bloemfontein replying)
STATION CALLING BLOEMFONTEIN (pause) SAY AGAIN YOUR CALLSIGN.
12.5 Communications shall commence with a call and a reply when it is desired to establish contact,
except that when it is certain that the station called will receive the call, the calling station may
transmit the message without waiting for a reply from the station called.
12. 6 Abbreviated radiotelephony cal/signs, as prescribed above, may be used after satisfactory
communication has been established and provided that no confusion is likely to arise. An aircraft
shall only use its abbreviated cal/sign after it has been addressed in this manner by the ground
station.
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12. 7 After contact has been established, continuous two-way communication shall be pennitted without further
identification (if no mistake in identity is likely to occur) until tennination of the contact.
13. I ND/CATION OF FREQUENCY
13. 1 As the aeronautical station operator generally guards more than one frequency the call must be followed by
an indication of the frequency used, unless other suitable means of identifying the frequency are known to
exist.
13. 2 When no confusion is likely to arise only the first two digits of the High Frequency need be used to identify the
transmitting channel.
Note: The following example illustrates the application of this procedure:-
(SAA 601 calling Johannesburg on 8861 kHz)
JOHANNESBURG OCEANIC INFORMATION THIS IS SPRINGBOK SIX ZERO WUN- ON AIT AIT SIX WUN
14. TEST PROCEDURES
14.1 The fonn oftest transmissions must be as follows:-
a) the identification of the station being called;

b) the aircraft identification;
c) the words "RADIO CHECK";
d) the frequency being used.
14.2 The reply to a test transmission should be as follows:
a) the identification of the aircraft;

b) the identification of the aeronautical station replying;
c) infonnation regarding the readability of the aircraft transmission.
14. 3 The operator of the A TSU being called will assess the transmission and will advise the aircraft making the test
transmission in tenns of the readability scale, together with a comment on the nature of any abnonnality noted
(i.e. excessive noise) using the following format:
a) Aircraft identification;
b) The cal/sign of the ATSU replying;
c) READABILITY taken from the table below;
d) Additional infonnation with respect to any noted abnormality.
Qualitv Scale
Unreadable 1
Readable now and then 2
Readable with difficulty 3
Readable 4
Petfect/y readable 5
15. EXCHANGE OF COMMUNICATIONS
15. 1 When no confusion is likely to arise, a shortened fonn of the procedure shall be pennitted. For example,
STAND BY, THIS IS and other similar phrases may be omitted at the discretion of the operators after initial
contact has been established.
16. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT
16.1 The receiving operator shall make certain that the message has been received coffectly before
acknowledging receipt.
16. 2 When transmitted by an aircraft the acknowledgement of receipt of a message shall comprise the cal/sign or
identification of that aircraft.
16.3 An aircraft acknowledges receipt of ATC instructions and altimeter settings by reading them back and
tenninating the readback by its radio cal/sign. Messages not requiring readback must be acknowledged by
transmitting the aircraft cal/sign only. Except in the event of an emergency or when attempting to reply to a
transmission while experiencing a radio failure (suppose your receiver is operational but your transmitter is
u/s), The double "clicking" of a microphone without modulation will not be used to acknowledge a message. If
both instructions and infonnation are received in the same message, only the instructions must be read back.
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NOTE: The following example illustrates the application of this procedure:-

A TC clearance to an aircraft
ATC:
SPRINGBOK SIX ZERO WUN JOHANNESBURG
Aircraft:
JOHANNESBURG SPRINGBOK SIX ZERO WUN - GO AHEAD
ATC:
SPRINGBOK SIX ZERO WUN DESCEND TO SEVEN TOU-SAND FIFE HUNDRED FEET
Aircraft (acknowledging):
DESCEND TO SEVEN TOU-SAND FIFE HUNDRED FEET - SPRINGBOK SIX ZERO WUN
A TC (denoting accuracy of readback):

JOHANNESBURG
16.4 When acknowledgement of receipt is transmitted by an aeronautical station:
(a) To an aircraft:
it shall comprise the cal/sign or identification of the aircraft, followed if considered
necessary by the identification of the aeronautical station;
(b) to another aeronautical station:

it shall comprise the identification of the aeronautical station that is acknowledging receipt.
16.5 An aeronautical station will acknowledge position reports and other flight progress reports by
reading back the report and terminating the readback by its cal/sign, except that the readback
procedure may be suspended temporarily whenever it will alleviate congestion on the
communication channel. ·
NOTE: the following example illustrates the application of this procedure
(Network station acknowledging receipt of position report)
Aircraft:
JOHANNESBURG OCEANIC SPRINGBOK SIX ZERO WUN - WUN AIT AIT SIX WUN
Station:
SPRINGBOK SIX ZERO WUN - JOHANNESBURG OCEANIC - GO AHEAD
Aircraft:
SPRINGBOK SIX ZERO WUN - OVERHEAD UBVER AT WUN SIX - FLIGHT LEVEL WUN AIT
ZERO - ESTIMATING EXAKO AT WUN TOO TREE AIT
Station (acknowledging):
SPRINGBOK SIX ZERO WUN -OCEANIC COPIES UBVER AT WUN SIX - FLIGHT LEVEL WUN
AIT ZERO - REPORT AT EXAKO NEXT
Aircraft (denoting correctness of readback):

REPORT AT EXAKO NEXT SPRINGBOK SIX ZERO WUN
16.6 For verification, the receiving operator may repeat back the message as an additional
acknowledgement of receipt. In such instances the station to which the information is read back
should acknowledge the coffectness..of readback by transmitting its identification.
16. 7 In both position report and other information - such as weather reports - are received in the same
message, the information should be acknowledged with the words such as "WEATHER RECEIVED"
after the position report has been read back, except when intercept of the information is required by
other network stations. Other messages will be acknowledged by the aeronautical station
transmitting its cal/sign only.
17. END OF CONVERSATION
17. 1 A radiotelephone conversation shall be terminated by the receiving station using its own
identification. This will indicate that no response is expected. The double "clicking" of a microphone
without modulation is not to be used to terminate a transmission.
18. CORRECTIONS AND REPETITIONS
18.1 When an effor has been made in transmission, the word CORRECTION shall be spoken, the last
coffect group or phrase repeated, and then the correct version transmitted.
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18. 2 When an operator transmitting a message considers that reception will be difficult, he should transmit the
important elements of the message twice.
18.3 If the receiving operator is in doubt as to the correctness of the message received, he shall request
repetition either in full or in part. ·
18.4 If repetition of an entire message is required, the words SAY AGAIN shall be spoken. If repetition of a
portion of a message is required, the operator shall state: "SAY AGAIN ALL BEFORE ... (first word
satisfactorily received)" or "SAY AGAIN ... (word before missing portion) To ... (word after missing portion)";
or "SAY AGAIN ALL AFTER ... (last word satisfactorily received)".
18. 5 Specific items should be requested, as appropriate, such as "SAY AGAIN ALTITUDE", "SAY AGAIN WIND".
18. 6 If a correction can best be made by repeating the entire message, the operator shall use the phrase "I SAY
AGAIN" before transmitting the message a second time.
18. 7 If, in checking the correctness of a readback, an operator notices incorrect items, he/she shall transmit the
words "NEGATIVE I SAY AGAIN" at the conclusion of the readback, followed by the correct version of the
items concerned.
NOTE: The following example illustrates the application of the use of the word NEGATIVE in network
operation:
Aircraft:
JOHANNESBURG APPROACH SPRINGBOK SIX ZERO WUN
Station:
SPRINGBOK SIX ZERO WUN- JOHANNESBURG - GO AHEAD
Aircraft:
SPRINGBOK SIX ZERO WUN REQUEST CLIMB TO FLIGHT LEVEL WUN FOW-er ZERO
Station (reading back):

SPRINGBOK SIX ZERO WUN CLIMB TO FLIGHT LEVEL WUN SIX ZERO
Aircraft (correcting error):

SPRINGBOK SIX ZERO WUN NEGATIVE- REQUEST CLIMB TO FLIGHT LEVEL WUN FOW-er ZERO
Station:
SPRINGBOK SIX ZERO WUN CORRECTION CLIMB TO FLIGHT LEVEL WUN FOW-er ZERO
Aircraft (noting the response of A TC):

SPRINGBOK SIX ZERO WUN
19. "OPERATIONS NORMAL" REPORTS
19. 1 When "operations normal" reports are transmitted by aircraft, they should consist of the prescribed call,
followed by the words OPERATIONS NORMAL
NOTE: The following example illustrates the application of this procedure
Aircraft:
JOHANNESBURG OCEANIC SPRINGBOK SIX ZERO WUN - OPERATIONS NORMAL
Station:
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SPRINGBOK SIX ZERO WUN - COPIED REPORT NEXT OPERATIONS NORMAL AT TIME 1100
20. MAINTAINING A LISTENING WATCH
20. 1 During flight aircraft shall maintain a listening watch and except for reasons of safety, shall not cease
watch without informing the appropriate A TSU.
20.2 When it is necessary for an aircraft to suspend operation for any reason, it shall so inform the appropriate
A TSU, giving the time at which it is expected that operations will be resumed. When operation is
resumed, the A TSU shall be so informed.
20. 3 When it is necessary to suspend operation beyond the time specified in the original notice, a revised time
of resumption of operation shall be transmitted at or near the time first specified.
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21. ESTABLISHMENT OF CONTACT
21. 1 For aircraft being provided with an aerodrome control service, the initial call shall contain:
a) Designation of the station being called;

b) The full cal/sign/registration of the aircraft/helicopter;
NOTE 1: Aircraft in the "Heavy" and "Super Heavy" wake turbulence category shall include the
word heavy after the cal/sign I registration.
NOTE 2: Pilots of helicopters are to indicate in the initial transmission "Helicopter ZS-XXJ ... "to
ensure that the controller is aware of the type of aircraft that is being dealt with.
NOTE 3: It is suggested that a student embarking on a training flight shall advise ATC on initial
transmission that they are a student pilot i.e. - "Student ZS-ILP" to ensure that the
controller is aware of the limited capabilities and can be handled as such.
c) Position; and
d) Additional elements as required by the appropriate A TS authority.
*see AIC20.19
22. FREQUENCIES TO BE USED
22. 1 Aircraft shall operate on the appropriate radio frequencies.
22.2 The appropriate ATSU shall designate the frequency to be used by aircraft.
23. COMMUNICATIONS FAILURE
23. 1 When an aircraft fails to establish contact with the appropriate A TSU on the designated frequency, it
shall attempt to establish contact on another frequency appropriate to the route. If this attempt fails,
the aircraft shall attempt to establish communications with other aircraft and/or air traffic services
units on frequencies appropriate to the route. In addition, an aircraft operating within a network shall
monitor the appropriate frequency for calls from nearby aircraft, and squawk 7600.
23.2 If the attempts specified under para 23.1 fail, the aircraft shall transmit its message twice on the
designated frequency (ies), preceded by the phrase "TRANSMITTING BLIND" and, if necessary,
include the addressee for whom the message is intended.
23.3 A message which is transmitted blind on the primary frequency should be attempted to be
transmitted twice on any available frequencies. Before changing frequency, the aircraft should
announce the frequency to which it is changing.
23.4 When an aircraft is unable to establish communication due to receiver failure, it shall transmit reports
at the scheduled times, or positions, on the frequency in use preceded by the phrase
"TRANSMITTING BLIND POSSIBLE RADIO FAILURE". The aircraft shall transmit the intended
message, following this by a complete repetition. During this procedure, the aircraft shall also advise
the time of its next intended transmission if the situation permits i.e. - AVIATE - NAVIGATE -
COMMUN/CA TE.
23.5 An aircraft which is provided with air traffic control service, or for which overdue action is being
provided, shall in addition to complying with the provisions of paragraph 23.4, transmit information
regarding the intention of the pilot-in-command with respect to the continuation of the flight.
24. DISTRESS AND URGENCY PROCEDURES: GENERAL
24. 1 Distress and urgency traffic shall comprise all radiotelephony messages relative to the distress and
urgency conditions respectively. Distress and urgency conditions are defined as:-
(a) DISTRESS: a condition of being threatened by serious and/or imminent danger and/or
requiring immediate assistance; i.e. -That of a possible I actual structural damage to the
aircraft.
(b) URGENCY: a condition concerning the safety of an aircraft, vessel, vehicle, or person on
board or within sight, but which does not require immediate assistance; i.e. - That of a
medical condition or a situation where an aircraft is required by circumstances to carry out a
precautionary landing.
24. 2 The radiote/ephony distress signal MAYDAY (transmitted three times) and the radiote/ephony
urgency signal PAN (transmitted three times), shall be used as the commencement of the first
distress or urgency communication respectively.
24.3 In distress and urgency traffic the radiotelephony distress and urgency signals may be used if it is
considered necessary at the commencement of a subsequent communication.
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24.4 Messages addressed to an aircraft in distress or urgency condition shall be restricted to the minimum and
the content of such messages be only as required by the condition.
24.5 If no acknowledgement of the distress or urgency messages is made by the station addressed by the
aircraft, other stations shall render assistance, as prescribed in paragraphs 25.2 and 26.2, respectively.
NOTE: "Other stations" is intended to refer to any other station which has received the distress or urgency message
and has become aware that it has not been acknowledged by the station addressed.
24.6 Distress and urgency traffic will normally be maintained on the frequency on which such traffic was
initiated until it is considered that better assistance can be provided by transferring the traffic to another
frequency.
24. 7 In cases of distress and urgency communications, the transmissions by radiotelephony should be made
slowly and distinctly, each word being clearly pronounced to facilitate transcription.
25. DISTRESS COMMUNICATION
25. 1 Action by the aircraft in distress. In addition to being preceded by the radiotelephony distress signal
MAYDAY, spoken three times, the distress message to be sent by an aircraft should:-
(a) be on the air-ground frequency in use at the time;
(b) consists of as many as possible of the following elements spoken distinctly and, if possible, in the
following order:
(i) name of the station addressed (time and circumstances permitting);

(ii) the identification of the aircraft;
(iii) the nature of the distress condition;
(iv) the intention of the person in command;
(v) present position, level and heading
NOTE (1) The foregoing provisions are not intended to prevent:-

(a) the distress message of an aircraft being made on another aeronautical mobile frequency, if
considered necessary or desirable;
(b) the distress message of an aircraft being broadcast, to all stations if time and
circumstances make this course preferable;
(c) the aircraft transmitting on the maritime mobile service radiotelephony calling frequencies;
(d) the aircraft using any means at its disposal to attract attention and make known its
condition;
(e) any station taking any means at its disposal to assist an aircraft in distress;
(f) any variation in the elements listed under para 25.1(b) when the transmitting station is not
itself in distress, provided that such circumstances are clearly stated in the distress
message.
NOTE(2) The station addressed will normally be that station communicating with the aircraft or in
whose area of responsibility the aircraft is operating.
25. 2 Action by the station addressed or first station acknowledging the distress message.
The station addressed by an aircraft in distress or first station acknowledging the distress message shall:-
(a) immediately acknowledge the distress message;
(b) take control of the communications, or specifically and clearly transfer that responsibility, advising
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the aircraft if a transfer is made;
(c) take immediate action to ensure that all necessary information is made available, as soon as
possible to:-
(i) the appropriate air traffic services unit;

(ii) the aircraft operating agency concerned;
NOTE: The requirement to inform the aircraft operating agency does not have priority over any
other action which involves the safety of the aircraft in distress or of any other aircraft in the
area, or which might affect the progress of expected flights in the area.
(d) warn other stations, as appropriate, in order to prevent the transfer of traffic to the frequency of the
distress communication.
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25.3 Imposition of silence. The station in distress, or the station in control of distress traffic, shall be
permitted to impose silence, either on all stations or on any station which interferes with the distress
traffic. It shall address these instructions "to all stations", or to one station only, according to
circumstances. In either case, it shall use the words "ALL STATIONS STOP TRANSMITTING" (or
anything similar based on the situation at the time) together with the radiotelephor'ly distress signal
MAYDAY (x3). The use of these signals are reserved for the aircraft in distress and for the station
controlling the distress traffic.
25.4 Action by all other stations. The distress communications have absolute priority over all other
communications and a station aware of them shall not transmit on the frequency concerned, unless:
(a) the distress is cancelled or the distress traffic is terminated;

(b) all distress traffic has been transferred to other frequencies;
(c) the station controlling communications gives permission;
(d) it has to render assistance.
Any station which has knowledge of distress traffic and which cannot itself assist the station in
distress shall nevertheless continue listening to such traffic until it is evident that assistance is being
provided.
25.5 Termination of distress communications and of silence. When an aircraft is no longer in distress it
shall transmit a message cancelling the distress condition.
When the station which has controlled the distress communication traffic becomes aware that the
distress condition is ended it shall take immediate action to ensure that this information is made
available as soon as possible to:-
(a) the ATSU concerned;

(b) the aircraft operating agency concerned.
The distress communication and silence conditions shall be terminated by transmitting a message,
including the words ''ALL STATIONS THIS IS (Calling Station) RADIO SILENCE TERMINATED", on
the frequency being used for the distress traffic. This message shall be originated by the station
controlling the communications after the reception of the message from the aircraft which had been
in distress, cancelling the distress condition.
26. URGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
26. 1 Action by the aircraft reporting an urgency condition. In addition to being preceded by the
radiotelephony urgency signal PAN, spoken three times, the urgency message to be sent by an
aircraft reporting an urgency condition should:-
(a) be transmitted on the air-ground frequency in use at the time;
(b) consist of as many of the following elements spoken distinctly and, if possible, in the
following order:-
(i) the name of the station addressed;

(ii) the identification of the aircraft;
(iii) the nature of the urgency condition;
(iv) the intention of the person in command;
(v) present position, level (i.e. flight level, altitude, etc. as appropriate) and heading;
(vi) any other useful information.
Note 1: The foregoing provisions are not intended to prevent an aircraft broadcasting an urgency
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message to all stations, if time and circumstances make this course preferable .
Note 2: The station addressed will normally be that station communicating with the aircraft or in
whose area of responsibility the aircraft is operating.
26. 2 Action by the station addressed or first station acknowledging the urgency message. The station
addressed by an aircraft reporting an urgency condition, or first station acknowledging the urgency
message, shall:-
(a) acknowledge the urgency message;
(b) take immediate action to ensure that all necessary information is made available, as soon
as possible to:-
(i) the appropriate A TSU;

(ii) the aircraft operating agency concerned;
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NOTE: The requirement to infonn the aircraft operating agency does not have priority over any other
action which involves the safety of the aircraft or of any other aircraft in the area or which might
affect the progress of expected flights in the area.
(c) If necessary, exercise control of communications.
26.3 The urgency communications have priority over all other communications, except distress, and all stations
shall take care not to interfere with the transmission of urgency traffic.
PRONUNCIATION
27. 1 In view of the uncertainty existing about the correct pronunciation of the word "kilometre" and of the
increased use of the word in aviation, the correct pronunciation is KEY-LOW-METRE and not Kl-LOW-
METRE, i.e. KEY LOW as in the radiotelephony spelling alphabet or similar to the pronunciation or
"centimetre", "millimetre", etc.
27. 2 Pilots are requested to use the correct pronunciation as the clear pronunciation of each syllable of a word
greatly enhances the chances of the word being correctly understood in poor conditions.
RTF PHRASEOLOGY COMMON TO ALL ATS UNITS
Words in brackets indicate that specific infonnation such as a flight level, a place or a time, etc, must be inserted to
complete the phrase, or alternatively that optional phrases may be used. Words in square brackets indicate optional
additional words or information that may be necessary in specific instances.
The following symbols should be noted in the following sub-paragraph to differentiate between pilot and A TC specific
responses:
I * denotes pilot transmission

General Phraseology
Circumstances Phraseologies
Description of levels (subsequently referred to as a) FLIGHT LEVEL (number); or
"(level 'J
b) (number) FEET
Level changes, reports and rates a) CLIMB (or DESCEND);
Followed by:
~ To
i) AND MAINTAIN (flight level)
.. ..instruction that a climb (or descent) to a level a) TO REACH (level) AT (time or significant point);
as defined is to commence.
b) REPORT LEAVING (or REACHING, or PASSING)
(flight level);
c) AT (number of) FEET PER MINUTE [OR

GREATER (or OR LESS];
d) STOP CLIMB (or DESCENT) AT (level);
e) CONTINUE CLIMB (or DESCENT) TO (level);

..... . f) EXPEDIA TE CLIMB (or DESCENT) [UNTIL
PASSING
(level)];
g) WHEN READY CLIMB (or DESCEND) TO (level);
h) EXPECT CLIMB (or DESCENT) AT (time or

significant point);
i) *REQUEST DESCENT AT (time);
j) IMMEDIATELY;
k) AFTER PASSING (significant point);

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... to require action at a specific time or place. a) AT (time or significant point);
..... to require action when convenient a) WHEN READY (instruction);
.. .to require an aircraft to climb or descend a) MAINTAIN OWN SEPARATION AND VMC
maintaining own separation and VMC
... when there is doubt that an aircraft can comply a) IF UNABLE TO COMPL Y(altemative instructions)
with a clearance or instruction REPORT YOUR INTENTIONS;
.. :. when a pilot is unable to comply with a a) *UNABLE TO COMPLY;

clearance or instruction .
. . .after modifying vertical speed to comply with an a) *TCAS CLIMB (or DESCENT);
ACAS resolution advisory (Pilot & controller
interchanaeJ
... after ACAS "Clear of Conflict" is annunciated a) *RETURNING TO (assigned clearance);
(Pilot & controller interchanae)
.. .after the response to an ACAS resolution a) *TCAS CLIMB (or DESCENT) RETURNING TO
advisory is completed (Pilot & controller (assigned clearance);
interchange)
.. .after returning to clearance after responding to a) *TCAS CLIMB (or DESCENT), COMPLETED
an ACAS resolution advisory (Pilot & controller (assigned clearance) RESUMED;
interchanae)
... when unable to comply with a clearance a) *UNABLE, TCAS RESOLUTION ADVISORY;
because of an ACAS resolution advisory (Pilot &
controller interchange)
Transfer of Control and/ or Frequency Change
a) CONTACT (unit call sign) (frequency)
b) AT (or OVER) (time or place) {or WHEN]

[PASSINGILEAVINGIREACHING](level)] CONTACT
(unit call sign) (frequency);
c) IF NO CONTACT (instructions);
Note -An aircraft may be requested to "STAND d) (unit call sign/frequency);

BY" on a frequency when it is intended that the STAND BY HANDOVER
A TS unit will initiate communications soon and to
"MONITOR" a frequency when information is
being broadcast thereon.
e) MONITOR (unit call sign) (frequency);
f) *MONITORING (frequency);
g) WHEN READY CONTACT (unit call sign)

(frequency);
.
h) REMAIN ON THIS FREQUENCY.
Transfer of Control and/ or Frequency Change
Circumstances Phraseoloaies
... to instruct an aircraft to change its call sign a) CHANGE YOUR CALL SIGN TO (new call sign) (with
reasons)
.. .to advise an aircraft to revert to the call sign a) (cal/sign) CANCEL MY PREVIOUS INSTRUCTION
indicated in the flight plan. REVERT TO PREVIOUS FLIGHT PLAN CALL SIGN
(with reasons)
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Traffic Information
a) TRAFFIC (information);
.. .to pass traffic information b) NO REPORTED TRAFFIC;
... to acknowledge traffic information a) *LOOKING OUT;
b) *TRAFFIC IN SIGHT;
c) *NEGATIVE CONTACT; or DO NOT HA VE TRAFFIC IN

SIGHT
d) [ADDITIONAL] TRAFFIC (direction) ROUTING /SA

(type of aircraft) (level} EST/MA TED (or OVER)
(sianificant ooint) AT (time);
e) TRAFFIC IS (classification) AN UNMANNED FREE
BALLOON (S) WAS [or ESTIMATED] OVER (place)
AT (time) REPORTED (level(s)) [or LEVEL
UNKNOWN] MOVING (direction) (other pertinent
information, if any).
Meteorological Conditions
a) SURFACE WIND (number) DEGREES (speed) (units);
Note - Wind is always expressed by giving the mean

direction and speed and any significant variations thereof.
b) VISIBILITY (distance) (units) [direction]
c) RUNWAY VISUAL RANGE (or RVR)

[RUNWAY (number)] (distance) (units);
d) RUNWAY VISUAL RANGE (or RVR) RUNWAY

(number) NOT AVAILABLE AT PRESENT (or NOT
REPORTED);
... for multiple RVR observations e) RUNWAY VISUAL RANGE (or RVR) [RUNWAY
(number)) (first position) (distance) (units), (second
position) (distance) (units), (third position) (distance)
(units);
Note 1 - Multiple RVR observations are always

representative of the touchdown zone, midpoint zone and
the roll-outlstoo zone resoectivelv.
Note 2 - Where reports for three locations are given the
indication of these locations may be omitted, provided that
the reports are passed in the order of touchdown zone,
followed by the midpoint zone and ending with the roll-
out/stop end zone report .
. . .in the event that RVR information on any one f) RUNWAY VISUAL RANGE (or RVR) [RUNWAY
position is not available this information will be, (number)] (first position) (distance) (units), (second
included in the appropriate sequence position) NOT AVAILABLE, (third position) (distance)
(units);
g) PRESENT WEATHER (details);
h) CLOUD (amount, [(type)] and height of base) (units) (or

SKY CLEAR);
i) CAVOK;
Note - CA VOK pronounced CA V-0-KA Y.
j) TEMPERATURE [MINUS] (number) (and/or DEW-

POINT [MINUS] (number));
k) QNH (number) [(units)];

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a) QFE (number) [(units)};
a) (aircraft type) REPORTED (description) ICING (or TURBULENCE)

[IN CLOUD] (area) (time);
a) REPORT FLIGHT CONDITIONS
Position Reporting
a) NEXT REPORT AT (significant point);
Additional Reports
a) REPORT PASSING (significant point);
.. .to request a report at a specified b) REPORT (distance) FROM (name of DME station) DME (or significant
place or distance. point);
c) REPORT PASSING (three digits) RADIAL (name of VOR) VOR;
.. .to request a report of present a) REPORT DISTANCE FROM (significant point);

position
b) REPORT DISTANCE FROM (name of DME station) DME;
Aerodrome Information
a) [(location) RUNWAY (number) (condition);
b) [(location) STANDBY RUNWAY (number) NOT AVAILABLE AT

PRESENT;
c) CAUTION CONSTRUCTION WORK IN PROGRESS (location);
d) CAUTION (specify reasons) RIGHT (or LEFT) (or BOTH SIDES) OF

RUNWAY [number];
e) CAUTION OBSTRUCTION (position and any necessary advice);
f) RUNWAY REPORT AT (observation time) RUNWAY (number) (type

of precipitant) UP TO (depth of deposit) MILLIMETERS. BRAKING
ACTION REPORTED BY PREVIOUS AIRCRAFT AS GOOD (or
MEDIUM TO GOOD, or MEDIUM, or MEDIUM TO POOR, or POOR or
UNRELIABLE) [and/or BRAKING COEFFICIENT (equipment and
number);
c) BRAKING ACTION REPORTED BY (aircraft type) AT (time) GOOD

(or MEDltlM or POOR);
d) BRAKING ACTION [(location)] (measuring equipment used),

RUNWAY (number), TEMPERATURE [MINUS] (number), WAS
(reading) AT (time);
e) TOWER OBSERVES (weather information);
f) PILOT REPORTS (weather information);
g) RUNWAY (or TAXIWAY) (number) WET [or DAMP, WATER

PATCHES, FLOODED (depth), or SNOW REMOVED (length and
width as applicable), or TREATED, or COVERED WITH PATCHES
OR DRY SNOW (or WET SNOW, or COMPACTED SNOW, or
SLUSH, or FROZEN SLUSH, or ICE, or ICE UNDERNEATH, or ICE
AND SNOW, or SNOWDRIFTS, or FROZEN RUTS AND RIDGESJl;
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Operational Status of Visual and Non-Visual Aids
a) (specific visual or non-visual aid) RUNWAY (number) (description of
deficiency);
b) (type) LIGHTING (unserviceability);
c) /LS CATEGORY (category) (serviceability state);
d) TAXIWAY LIGHTING (description of deficiency);
e) (type of visual approach slope indicator) RUNWAY (number)

(descriotion of deficiencvJ;
Area Control Se1Vice

Issuance of a Clearance
a) (name of unit) CLEARS (aircraft call sign);
b) (aircraft call sign) CLEARED TO;
c) RECLEARED (amended clearance details)[REST OF

CLEARANCE UNCHANGED];
d) RECLEARED (amended route portion) TO (significant point of

original route) [REST OF CLEARANCE UNCHANGED]
e) ·ENTER CONTROLLED AIRSPACE (or CONTROL ZONE) [VIA

'(significant point or route)] AT (level) {AT (time)];
f) LEA VE CONTROLLED AIRSPACE (or CONTROL ZONE) [VIA

(significant point or route)} AT (level) (or CLIMBING, or
DESCENDING);
g) JOIN (specify) AT (significant point) AT (level) [AT (time))]
Indication of Route and Clearance Limit
a) FROM (location) TO (location);
b) TO (location),
Followed as necessary by :
i) Direct;
ii) VIA (route and/or significant points);
iii) VIA FLIGHT PLANNED ROUTE;
Maintenance Of Specified Levels
a) MAINTAIN (level) [TO (significant point)];
b) MAINTAIN (level) UNTIL PASSING (significant point);
c) MAINTAIN (level) UNTIL PASSING (significant point);
d) MAINTAIN (level) UNTIL (time);
e) MAINTAIN (level) UNTIL FURTHER ADVISED;
Note - the term "MAINTAIN" is not to be used in lieu of "DESCEND" or "CLIMB"

when instructing an aircraft to change level.
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Specification of Cruising Level
Circumstances Phraseolof:lies
b) CROSS (significant point) AT (or ABOVE, or BELOW) (level);
c) CROSS (significant point) AT (time) OR LATER (or BEFORE) AT (level);
c) CROSS (distance) DME [(direction)] OF (name of DME station) AT (or

ABOVE or BELOW) (level).
Emergency Descent
a) *EMERGENCY DESCENT (intentions);
b) ATTENTION ALL AIRCRAFT IN THE VICINITY OF [or AT] (significant

point or location) EMERGENCY DESCENT IN PROGRESS FROM
(level) (followed as necessary by specific instructions, clearances, traffic
information, etc)
If Clearance Cannot Be Issued Immediately Upon Request
a) EXPECT CLEARANCE (or type of clearance) AT (time).
Separation Instructions
a) CROSS (significant point) AT (time) [OR LATER (OR BEFORE)];
b) ADVISE IF ABLE TO CROSS (significant point) AT (time or level);
c) MAINTAIN MACH (number) [OR GREATER (OR LESS) [UNTIL (significant

point)];
d) DO NOT EXCEED MACH (number);
Instructions Associated With Flying A Track (Offset), Parallel To The Cleared Route.
a) ADVISE IF ABLE TO PROCEED PARALLEL OFFSET;
b) PROCEED OFFSET (distance) RIGHT/LEFT OF (route) (track) [CENTRE

LINE] [AT (significant point or time)] [UNTIL (significant point or time)];
c) CANCEL OFFSET (instructions to rejoin cleared flight route or other

information).
Approach Control Service
Departure Instructions
a) [AFTER DEPARTURE] TURN RIGHT (or LEFT HEADING (three digits)
(or CONTINUE RUNWAY HEADING) (or TRACK EXTENDED CENTRE
LINE) TO (level or significant point) [(other instructions as required)];
b) AFTER REACHING (or PASSING) (level or significant point)

(instructions);
c) TURN RIGHT (or LEFT) HEADING (three digits) TO (level)

INTERCEPT (track, route, airway, etc)];
d) (standard departure name and number) DEPARTURE;

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e) TRACK (three digits) DEGREES [MAGNETIC (or TRUE)} TO (or
FROM) (significant point) UNTIL (time, or REACHING (fix or significant
point or level)) [BEFORE PROCEEDING ON COURSE];
f) CLEARED VIA (designation).
Note - Conditions associated with the use of these phrases are in Part Ill,
12.2. (Doc 4444).
Approachlnstructtons
a) CLEARED (or PROCEED) VIA (designation);
b) CLEARED TO (clearance limit) VIA (designation);
c) CLEARED (or PROCEED) VIA (details of route to be followed);
d) CLEARED (type of approach) APPROACH [RUNWAY (number)};
e) CLEARED (type of approach) RUNWAY (number) FOLLOWED BY

CIRCLING APPROACH TO RUNWAY (number);
f) CLEARED APPROACH [RUNWAY (number)};
g) COMMENCE APPROACH AT (time);
h) *REQUEST STRAIGHT-IN [(type of approach)] APPROACH [RUNWAY

(number)};
i) CLEARED STRAIGHT-IN [(type of approach)} APPROACH [RUNWAY

(number)];
j) REPORT (particular area) VISUAL;
k) REPORT RUNWAY [LIGHTS] IN SIGHT;
I) *REQUEST VISUAL APPROACH;
m) CLEARED VISUAL APPROACH RUNWAY (number);
n) REPORT (significant point); [OUTBOUND, or INBOUND];
0) REPORT COMMENCING PROCEDURE TURN;
p) *REQUEST VMC DESCENT
q) MAINTAIN OWN SEPARATION;
r) MAINTAIN VMC;
s) CONFIRM YOU CAN COMPLY WITH (name) APPROACH

PROCEDURE;
t) *REQUEST (type of approach) APPROACH [RUNWAY (number)];
u) REQUEST (RNA V plain language designator);
v) CLEARED (RNA V plain language designator);
Holding Clearances
..... visual a) HOLD VISUALLY [OVER} (position), (or BETWEEN (two prominent
landmarks));
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.. .published holding procedure b) CLEARED (or PROCEED) TO (significant point, name offacility or
over a facility or fix fix) [MAINTAIN (or CLIMB or DESCEND TO) (level)] HOLD
[(direction)] AS PUBLISHED EXPECT APPROACH CLEARANCE (or
FURTHER CLEARANCE) AT ftime J;
c) *REQUEST HOLDING INSTRUCTIONS;
... when a detailed holding d) CLEARED (or PROCEED) TO (significant point, name of facility or fix)
clearance is required. [MAINTAIN (or CLIMB or DESCEND TO) (level)] HOLD [(direction)]
{(specified) RADIAL, COURSE, INBOUND TRACK (three digits)
DEGREES] [RIGHT (or LEFT) PATTERN] [OUTBOUND TIME
(number) MINUTES] EXPECT APPROACH CLEARANCE (or
FURTHER CLEARANCE) AT (time) (additional instructions, if
necessary);
e) CLEARED TO THE (three digits) RADIAL (NAME OF VOR) AT

(distance) DME FIX [MAINTAIN (or CLIMB or DESCEND TO (level)]
HOLD [(direction)] [RIGHT (or LEFT) PATTERN] [OUTBOUND TIME
(number) MINUTES] EXPECT APPROACH CLEARANCE (or
FURTHER CLEARANCE) AT (time) (additional instructions, if
necessary);
f) CLEARED TO THE (three digits) RADIAL OF THE (name) VOR AT

(distance) DME FIX [MAINTAIN (or CLIMB or DESCEND TO) (level)]
HOLD BETWEEN (distance) AND (distance) DME [RIGHT (or LEFT)
PATTERN] EXPECTED APPROACH TIME AT (time) (additional
instructions, if necessary).
a) NO DELAY EXPECTED;
a) EXPECTED APPROACH TIME (time);
a) REVISED EXPECTED APPROACH TIME (time);
a) DELAY NOT DETERMINED OR DELAY DUE TO (reasons)
Expected Approach Time
Phraseologies for Use on and in the vicinity of the Aerodrome
Identification of Aircraft
SELECT LANDING LIGHTS.
Acknowledgement by Visual Means
a) ACKNOWLEDGE THIS TRANSMISSION BY MOVING AILERONS
(or RUDDER);
b) ACKNOWLEDGE THIS TRANSMISSION BY ROCKING WINGS;
c) ACKNOWLDEGE THIS TRANSMISSION BY FLASHING LANDING

LIGHTS;
The Issuing of clearances
Radar Environment a) (CALLSIGN) Cleared from (DEPARTURE AERODROME)
to (DESTINATION AERODROME) (STANDARD INSTRUMENT
DEPARTURE) (APPROACH FREQUENCY) (SQUAWK)
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Non-Radar Environment b) (CALLSIGN) Cleared (NON-STANDARD) from
OR (DEPARTURE AERODROME) to (DESTINATION
In a radar environment with the radar temporary AERODROME) after departure (R!JNWA Y)
uls (CLEARANCE);(APPROACH FREQUENCY)
Starting Procedures
..... .to request permission to start a) *[aircraft location] REQUEST START;
engines
b) *{aircraft location] REQUEST START,

INFORMATION (ATIS identification);
...A TC replies a) START APPROVED;
b) START APPROVED AT (time);
c) EXPECT START AT (time);
d) START AT OWN DISCRETION;
Push-Back Procedures
Note - When local procedures so prescribe, a) *{aircraft location] REQUEST PUSHBACK;
authorisation for pushback should be obtained
from the control tower, alternatively, the A TC
may give you an instruction which will require
vou to reauest pushback.
.. .aircraft/ATC a) PUSHBACKAPPROVED;FACE
WEST/EAST/NORTH/SOUTH
b) STAND BY PUSHBACK;
c) PUSHBACK AT OWN DISCRETION;
d) EXPECT (number) MINUTES DELAY DUE (reason);
Towing Procedures
Denotes transmission from aircraft/ tow vehicle a) REQUEST TOW [company name] (aircraft type)
combination. FROM (location) TO (location);
...ATC response a) TOW APPROVED VIA (specific routing to be

followed)OR PUSHBACK TOW APPROVED FROM
(specific instructions) REPORT TOW COMPLETE;
. b) HOLD POSITION;
c) PUSHBACK APPROVED FACE

SOUTH/NORTH/EAST/WEST STAND BY TOW.
To Request Time Check and/ Or Aerodrome Data For Departure
a) *REQUEST TIME CHECK;
b) *REQUEST DEPARTURE INFORMATION
.. .when no A TIS broadcast is available, ATC will
reply.
a) RUNWAY (number), WIND (direction and
speed) (units) QNH (or QFE) (number) {(units)]
TEMPERATURE [MINUS] (number), [VISIBILITY.
(distance) (units) (or RUNWAY VISUAL RANGE (or
RVR) (distance) (units)] {TIME (time)].
Note - If multiple visibility and RVR observations are available,

those that represent the roll-out/stop end zone should be used for
take-off.
Taxi Procedures
Circumstances Phraseolor1ies
.. .for departure a) *[aircraft type] [wake turbulence category if "heavy" !'super
heavy"
[This is Optional], [aircraft location] REQUEST
TAXI [intentions];
b) *[aircraft type] [wake turbulence category if "heavy" I "super

heavy'] [aircraft location] (flight rules) TO (aerodrome of
destination) REQUEST TAXI [intentions] (as per flight plan
reference number);
c) TAXI TO HOLDING POINT [number] [RUNWAY

(number)] [HOLD SHORT OF RUNWAY
(number) or, CROSS RUNWAY (number)] [TIME
(time)];
d) *(Cal/sign I Registration) [wake turbulence category if

"heavy"! "super heavy'1 [This is optional] REQUEST TAXI
INSTRUCTIONS;
.. .where taxi instructions are required a) TAXI TO (TYPE OF) HOLDING POINT {(number)] [RUNWAY
with specified procedures in place: (number) VIA(specific route to be followed) [TIME (time)]
[HOLD SHORT OF RUNWAY (number) or, CROSS
RUNWAY (number)];
.. .where taxi instructions are required a) TAXI VIA (taxiway) TO HOLD SHORT OF (runway) AT THE
with specified procedures not in place: (taxiway) HOLDING POINT
... where aerodrome information is not a) TAXI TO HOLDING POINT {(number)] (followed by
available from an alternative source aerodrome information as applicable) [TIME (time)];
such as ATIS NOTE: Time checks are not compulsory
b) TAKE (or TURN) FIRST (or SECOND) LEFT (or RIGHT);
c) TAXI VIA (identification of taxiway); TAXI IN TURN TO THE

AIRCRAFT AHEAD VIA (identification of taxiway)
d) TAXI VIA RUNWAY (number);
e) TAXl•TO PARKING BAY (or other location, e.g. GENERAL

AVIATION AREA) [STAND (number)];
.. .for helicopter operations a) *REQUEST AIR-TAXIING FROM (or VIA) TO (location or

routing as appropriate);
b) §AIR-TAXI TO (or VIA) (location or routing as appropriate)

[CAUTION (dust, blowing snow, loose debris, taxiing light
aircraft, personnel, etc.)]
c) §AIR TAXI VIA (direct, as requested, or specified route) TO

(location, heliport, operating or movement area, active or
inactive runway). CAUTION (aircraft or vehicles or
personnel);
.. .. after landing a) *REQUEST BACKTRACK;
b) BACKTRACK APPROVED;
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c) BACKTRACK RUNWAY (number);
d) *[(aircraft location)] REQUEST TAXI TO

(destination on aerodrome);
e) TAXI STRAIGHT AHEAD;
f) TAXI WITH CAUTION;
g) GIVE WAY TO (description and position of

other aircraft);
h) *GIVING WAY TO (traffic);

i) *TRAFFIC (or type of aircraft) IN SIGHT;
j) TAXI INTO PARKING BAY;
k) FOLLOW THE TRAFFIC AHEAD

(description of other aircraft or vehicle);
I) VACATE RUNWAY;
m) *RUNWAY VACATED;
n) EXPEDITE TAXI [(reason)];
o) *EXPEDITING;
p) [CAUTION] TAXI SLOWER [reason];
q) *COPIED SLOWING DOWN.
Holding
a) HOLD (direction) OF (position, runway number,
etc);
b) HOLD POSITION;
c) HOLD (distance) FROM (position);
... to hold not closer to a runway than specified d) HOLD SHORT OF (position);
in Section 3, Chapter 1,Para 4. 7. 1 (CAA
Standards and Procedures Manual)
e) *HOLDING;
f) *HOLDING SHORT.
To Cross A Runway
a) *REQUEST TO CROSS RUNWAY (number);
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Note - If the control tower is unable to see the crossing
aircraft (e.g. night, low visibility, etc), the instruction
should always be accompanied by a request to report
when the aircraft has vacated and is clear of the runway.
Note - The pilot will, when requested, report b) CROSS RUNWAY (number) [REPORT VACATED];
"RUNWAY VACATED" when the aircraft
tail section is well clear of the runway.
c) EXPEDITE CROSSING RUNWAY (number)
TRAFFIC (aircraft tvoe) (distance) (MILES) FINAL;
d) TAXI TO HOLDING POINT [number] [RUNWAY
(number) VIA (specific route to be followed),
[HOLD SHORT OF RUNWAY (number) or
[CROSS RUNWAY (number)]. or (Taxiway)
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Note - The pilot will, when requested, report e) *RUNWAY VACATED.
"RUNWAY VACATED" when the aircraft
tail section is well clear of the runwav.
Preparation for Take-Off
f) STANDBY (designator) DEPARTURE (reasons);
g) REPORT WHEN READY [FOR DEPARTURE];
h) CONFIRM YOU ARE READY [FOR

DEPARTURE]?;
i) CONFIRM YOU ARE READY FOR IMMEDIATE

DEPARTURE?;
j) *READY; or AFFIRM; or NEGATIVE
... if unable to issue take-off clearance a) STANDBY DEPARTURE [reason];
.. .clearance to enter runway and await take-off a) LINE UP [AND WAIT];

clearance
b) #LINE UP RUNWAY (number);
c) LINE UP. BE READY FOR IMMEMDIATE

DEPARTURE;
... conditional clearances a) #(condition) LINE UP IN TURN TO THE (aircraft
type ahead) BEHIND THE LANDING (aircraft type)
LINE UP AND WAIT BEHIND
.. .acknowledgement of a conditional clearance a) *(condition) LINING UP;
.. .confirmation or otherwise correction of the a) [THAT IS] CORRECT (or NEGATIVE) [I SAY
readback of conditional clearance AGAIN] ... (as appropriate)).
# Where there is the possibility of confusion during

multiple runway operations.
II Provisions concerning the use of conditional

clearances are contained in Section 8, Chapter1,
Paragraph 5.8.( CAA Standards and Procedures
Manual)
Take-Off Clearance
a) RUNWAY (number) CLEARED FOR TAKE-OFF
SURFACE WIND (degrees & knots) [REPORT
AIRBORNE];
.. .when reduced runway separation is used. b) (traffic information) RUNWAY (number) CLEARED
' FOR TAKE-OFF; SURFACE WIND (degrees &
knots)
.. .when take-off clearance has not been complied c) TAKE-OFF IMMEDIATELY OR VACATE RUNWAY
with. (instructions)];
d) TAKE OFF IMMEDIATELY OR HOLD SHORT OF

RUNWAY;
.. .to cancel a take-off clearance. e) HOLD POSITION, CANCEL TAKE-OFF I SAY

AGAIN CANCEL TAKE-OFF (reasons);
f) *HOLDING;
... to stop a take-off after an aircraft has g) ABORT TAKE OFF[(repeat aircraft call sign) I SAY
commenced take-off roll. AGAIN ABORT TAKE OFF
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h) *ABORTING
.. .for helicopter operations i) CLEARED FOR TAKE-OFF [FROM (location)] (present

position, taxiway, final approach and take-off area,
runway and number);
j) *REQUEST DEPARTURE INSTRUCTIONS;
k) AFTER DEPARTURE TURN RIGHT (or LEFT or

CLIMB) (instructions as annrooriatel;
Note - HOLDING and ABORTING are the procedural
resnonses to (e) and tnl resoectivelv.
Tum or Climb Instructions After Take-Off
a) *REQUEST RIGHT (or LEFT) TURN
b) RIGHT (or LEFT) TURN APPROVED;
c) WILL ADVISE LATER FOR RIGHT (or LEFT) TURN;
.. .to request airborne time a) REPORT AIRBORNE;
b) *AIRBORNE (time);
c) AFTER PASSING (level) (instructions);
... heading to be followed a) CONTINUE RUNWAY HEADING (instructions);
... when a specific track is to be followed a) TRACK EXTENDED CENTRE LINE (instructions);
b) CLIMB STRAIGHT AHEAD (instructions);
Entering An Aerodrome Traffic Circuit
a) *[aircraft type] (position) (level) FOR LANDING;
b) JOIN {(direction of circuit)] (position in circuit) (runway

number) [SURFACE WIND] (direction and speed)
(units) [TEMPERATURE [MINUS] (number)] QNH (or
QFE) (number) [(units)] [TRAFFIC detail)];
a) JOIN AND REPORT [LEFT/RIGHT] (DOWNWIND I

BASE I FINAL)RUNWA Y (number){SURFACE] WIND
(direction and speed) (units) [TEMPERATURE [MINUS]
(number)] QNH (or QFE) (number) [(units)] [TRAFFIC
(detai/Jl;
... when right hand traffic circuit in use a) JOIN RIGHT HAND (position in circuit) (runway number)
[SURFACE] WIND (direction and speed) (units)
{TEMPERATURE [MINUS] (number)] QNH (or QFE)
' (number) [(units)] [TRAFFIC (detail)];
.. .when A TIS information is available a) *(aircraft type) (position) (level) INFORMATION (A TIS
identification) FOR LANDING;
b) JOIN (position in circuit) [RUNWAY (number)] QNH (or

QFE) (number) [(units)] [TRAFFIC (detail)].
In the Circuit
a) *(position in circuit, e.g. DOWNWIND/FINAL);
b) NUMBER ... FOLLOW (aircraft type and position)

[additional instructions if required].
Approach Instructions
c) MAKE A SHORT APPROACH;
Note - The report "LONG FINAL" is made d) POSITION AND REPORT LONG FINAL (or EXTEND
when an aircraft turns on to final approach at DOWNWIND);
a distance greater than 7km (4NM) from
touchdown or when an aircraft on a straight- e) REPORT BASE (or FINAL, or LONG FINAL);
in approach is 15km (BNM) from touchdown.
In both cases a report "FINAL" is required at f) CONTINUE APPROACH [PREPARE FOR POSSIBLE GO
7km (4NM) from touchdown. AROUND].
Landing Clearance
a) RUNWAY (number) CLEARED TO LAND;
... when reduced runway separation is used. a) (traffic information) RUNWAY (number) CLEARED TO
LAND;
.. .special operations a) CLEARED TOUCH AND GO;
b) MAKE FULL STOP;
.. .to make an approach along, or parallel to a) *REQUEST LOW LEVEL FLY PAST (reasons);
a runway, descending to an agreed minimum
level
b) LOW LEVEL FLYPAST APPROVED [RUNWAY (number)]

[(altitude restriction if required) (go around instructions)];
... to flypast the control tower or other a) *REQUEST LOW PASS (reasons);
observation point for the purpose of visual
inspection by persons on the ground.
b) CLEARED LOW PASS [as inf)];
... For helicopter operations. c) *REQUEST TO POSITION LEFT (or RIGHT) TURN TO
(location));
d) POSITION LEFT (or RIGHT) TURN TO (location, runway,

taxiway, final approach and take-off area))[ARRIVAL (or
ARRIVAL ROUTE) (number, name or code)] [HOLD
SHORT OF (active runway, extended runway centre line,
other)} [REMAIN (direction or distance) FROM (runway,
runway centre line, other helicopter or aircraft)] [CAUTION
(power lines, unlighted obstructions, wake turbulence, etc)]
CLEARED TO LAND. LAND AT OWN DISCRETION
Delaying Aircraft
a) CIRCLE THE AERODROME;
b) ORBIT (RIGHT, or LEFT) [FROM PRESENT POSITION];
c) MAKE ANOTHER CIRCUIT.
Missed Approach
a) GO AROUND; I SAY AGAIN GO AROUND
b) *GOING AROUND.
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Information to Aircraft
... when pilot requested visual inspection of a) LANDING GEAR APPEARS DOWN;
landing gear
b) RIGHT (or LEFT, or NOSE) WHEEL APPEARS

UP (or DOWN);
c) WHEELS APPEAR UP;
d) RIGHT (or LEFT, or NOSE) WHEEL DOES NOT

APPEAR UP (or DOWN);
e) CAUTION WAKE TURBULENCE [FROM ARRIVING (or

DEPARTING) (type of aircraft)] {additional information as
required];
f) CAUTION JET BLAST;
g) CAUTION SLIPSTREAM.
Runway Vacating and Communications After Landing
a) CONTACT GROUND (frequency);
b) WHEN VACA TED CONTACT GROUND (frequency);
c) EXPEDITE VACATING;
d) YOUR STAND (or GA TE) (or PARKING BAY)

designation);
e) TAKE (or TURN) FIRST (or SECOND, or CONVENIENT)

LEFT (or RIGHT) AND CONTACT GROUND (frequency);
... for helicopter operations. f) AIR-TAXI TO HELICOPTER STAND (or) HELICOPTER

PARKING POSITION (area);
g) AIR-TAXI TO (or VIA) (location or routing as appropriate)

[CAUTION (dust, blowing snow, loose debris, taxing light
aircraft, personnel, etc)];
h) AIR-TAXI VIA (direct, as requested, or specified route) TO

(location, heliport, operating or movement area, active or
inactive runway). A VOID (aircraft or vehicles or
personnel).
Coordination Between ATS Units
Estimates and Revisions
a) ESTIMATE [direction of flight] (aircraft call sign)
[SQUAWKING (SSR Code)] (type) ESTIMATED
(significant point) (time) (level) (or DESCENDING FROM
(level) TO (level) [SPEED (filed TAS)J (route)
[REMARKS];
.. .sending unit b) (aircraft call sign) ESTIMATE (significant point) at time

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.. receiving unit reply (if flight plan details are not c) Negative flight plan (with information)
available)
.. .receiving unit reply (if flight plan details are (aircraft type) (destination);
available)
.. .sending unit reply. [SQUAWKING (SSR Code) [ESTIMATED] (significant point) (time)
AT (level);
Note - In the event that flight plan details are not available the
receiving station shall reply to b) NO DETAILS and transmitting
station shall pass full estimate as in a).
c) EST/MA TE UNMANNED FREE BALLOON(S) (identification

and classification) ESTIMATED OVER (place) AT (time)
REPORTED FLIGHT LEVEL(S) (figure or figures) [or
FLIGHT LEVEL UNKNOWN] MOVING (direction)
ESTIMATED GROUND SPEED (figure) (other perlinent
information, if any);
d) REVISION (aircraft call sign) (details as necessary).
Transfer Of Control
a) REQUEST RELEASE OF (aircraft call sign);
b) (aircraft call sign) RELEASED [AT (time)]

[conditions/restrictions];
c) /S (aircraft call sign) RELEASED [FOR CLIMB (or

DESCENT)];
d) (aircraft call sign) STANDBY RELEASE [UNTIL (time or

significant point)];
e) UNABLE TO ACCOMODATE (aircraft call sign) [TRAFFIC

/S (details)].
Change Of Clearance
a) MAY WE CHANGE CLEARANCE OF (aircraft call sign) TO
(details of alteration proposed);
b) AGREED TO (alteration of clearance) OF (aircraft call sign);
c) UNABLE (aircraft call sign);
d) UNABLE (desired route, level, etc.) [FOR (aircraft call sign)]

[DUE (reason)] (alternative clearance proposed).
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Approval Request
a) APPROVAL REQUEST (aircraft call sign) ESTIMATED
DEPARTURE FROM (significant point) AT (time);
b) (aircraft call sign) REQUEST APPROVED [(restriction if any)];
c) (aircraft call sign) STANDBY REQUEST; FOLLOWED BY

(alternative instructions) IF UNABLE TO ASS/ST
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Inbound Release
d) [INBOUND RELEASE] (aircraft call sign) [SQUAWKING (SSR Code)]
(type) FROM (departure point) RELEASED AT (significant point, or time,
or level) CLEARED TO AND ESTIMATING (clearance limit) (time) AT
(level) [EXPECTED APPROACH TIME or NO DELAY EXPECTED]
CONTACT AT (time).
Radar Handover
a) RADAR HANDOVER (aircraft call sign) SQUAWKING (SSR Code)]
POSITION (aircraft position) (level).
Expedition Of Clearance
a) EXPEDITE CLEARANCE (aircraft call sign) EXPECTED
DEPARTURE FROM (place) AT (time);
b) EXPEDITE CLEARANCE (aircraft call sign) [ESTIMATED] OVER

(place) AT (time) REQUESTS (level or route, etc).
Failure of Controller Pilot Data Link Communication (CPDLC)
[ALL STATIONS] CPDLC FAILURE (instructions).
GENERAL RADAR PHRASEOLOGIES
Identification Of Aircraft
a) REPORT HEADING [AND FLIGHT LEVEL (or ALTITUDE)];
b) FOR /DENT/FICA TION TURN LEFT (or RIGHT) HEADING (three

digits);
c) TRANSMIT FOR /DENT/FICA TION AND REPORT HEADING;
d) RADAR CONTACT [position];
e) IDENTIFIED [position];
f) NOT IDENTIFIED [reason], [RESUME (or CONTINUE OWN

NAVIGATION].
Position Information
POSITION (distance) (direction) OF (significant point) (or OVER or ABEAM
(significant point)).
Vectoring Instructions
a) LEA VE (significant point) HEADING (three digits);
b) CONTINUE HEADING (three digits);
c) CONTINUE PRESENT HEADING;
d) FLY HEADING (three digits);

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e) TURN LEFT (or RIGHT) HEADING (three digits) [reason]; or
SUGGESTED TRACK REQUIRED(Class G Airspace)
f) TURN LEFT (or RIGHT) (number of degrees) DEGRESS [reason];
g) STOP TURN HEADING (three digits);
h) FLY HEADING (three digits), WHEN ABLE PROCEED DIRECT (name)

(significant point);
i) HEADING IS GOOD.
Termination of Radar Vectoring
a) RESUME OWN NA VIGA T/ON (position of aircraft) (specific
instructions);
b) RESUME OWN NAVIGATION [DIRECT] (significant point)

[MAGNETIC TRACK (three digits) DISTANCE (number) MILES)].
Manoeuvres
a) ORBIT LEFT (or RIGHT) [reason];
.. .(in case of unreliable directional a) MAKE ALL TURNS RA TE ONE (or RA TE HALF, or (number)
instruments on board aircraft) DEGREES PER SECOND) START AND STOP ALL TURNS ON THE
COMMAND "NOW";
b) TURN LEFT (or RIGHT) NOW;
Note - When it is necessary to

specify a reason for radar vectoring
or for the above manoeuvres, the
following phraseologies should be
used:
a) DUE TRAFFIC; a) STOP TURN NOW.

b) FOR SPACING;
c) FOR DELAY;
d) FOR DOWNWIND (or BASE, or
FINAL).
Speed Control
a) REPORT SPEED;
b) *SPEED (number) KNOTS;
c) MAINTAIN (number) KNOTS [OR GREATER (or OR LESS)]

[UNT/L(signification point)];
d) DO NOT EXCEED (number) KNOTS;
e) MAINTAIN PRESENT SPEED;
f) INCREASE (or REDUCE) SPEED TO (number) KNOTS [OR

GREATER (OR LESS)];
g) INCREASE (or REDUCE) SPEED BY (number) KNOTS;
h) RESUME NORMAL SPEED;
i) REDUCE TO MINIMUM SAFE APPROACH SPEED;

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j) REDUCE TO MINIMUM CLEAN SPEED;
k) NO [A TC] SPEED RESTRICTIONS.
Position Reporting
... to omit position reports when a) OMIT POSITION REPORTS [UNTIL (specify));
under radar control
b) NEXT REPORT AT (significant point);
c) REPORTS REQUIRED ONLY AT (significant point(s));
Traffic Information and Avoiding Action
a) TRAFFIC (number) O'CLOCK (distance) (direction of flight) [any other
pertinent information}:
b) UNKNOWN; UNIDENTIFIED
c) APPEARS TO BE SLOW MOVING;
d) APPEARS TO BE FAST MOVING;
e) APPEARS TO BE CLOSING;
f) IN THE OPPOSITE (or SAME) DIRECTION;
g) OVERTAKING; PASSING YOUR (0' CLOCK)
h) CROSSING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT (or RIGHT TO LEFT);
... (if known) a) (aircraft type);
b) (level);
c) CLIMBING (or DESCENDING);
.. .to request avoiding action a) *REQUEST VECTORS;
b) DO YOU WANT VECTORS?;
... when passing unknown traffic a) CLEAR OF TRAFFIC [appropriate instructions];
... for avoiding action a) TURN LEFT (or RIGHT) IMMEDIATELY HEADING (three digits) TO
A VOID [UNIDENTIFIED] TRAFFIC AT (bearing by clock-reference
and distance).
b) TURN LEFT (or RIGHT) (number of degrees) DEGREES

IMMEDIA]"EL Y TO A VOID [UNIDENTIFIED] TRAFFIC AT (bearing by
clock-reference and distance).
Communications And Loss Of Communications
Circumstances Phraseo/oaies
a) [IF] RADIO CONTACT IS LOST (instructions);
b) IF NO TRANSMISSIONS RECEIVED FOR (number) MINUTES (or

SECONDS) (instructions);
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c) (instructions); LAST TRANSMISSION UNREADABLE
.. .. if loss of communications d) IF YOU READ [manoeuvre instructions or SQUAWK (code or /DENT)];

suspected CLICK TWICE ON THE PTT
e) (manoeuvre or SQUAWK) OBSERVED. POSITION (position of aircraft)
WILL CONTINUE RADAR CONTROL.
Termination of Radar Service
a) RADAR CONTROL TERMINATED [DUE (reason)];
b) RADAR SERVICE TERM/NA TED (instructions);
c) WILL SHORTLY LOSE /DENT/FICA TION (appropriate instructions or

information);
d) /DENT/FICA TION LOST [reason] (instructions).
Radar Equipment Degradation
a) SECONDARY RADAR OUT OF SERVICE (appropriate instructions or
information);
b) PRIMARY RADAR OUT OF SERVICE (appropriate instructions or

information).
Radar in an Approach Control Service
Vectoring for Approach
a) VECTORING FOR (type of pilot-interpreted aid) APPROACH
RUNWAY (number);
b) VECTORING FOR VISUAL APPROACH RUNWAY (number) REPORT

FIELD (or RUNWAY) IN SIGHT;
c) VECTORING FOR (positioning in the circuit);
d) VECTORING FOR SURVEILLANCE RADAR APPROACH RUNWAY

(number);
e) VECTORING FOR PRECISION APPROACH RUNWAY (number);
f) (type) APPROACH NOT AVAILABLE DUE (reason) (alternative

instructions).
Vectoring for /LS and Other Pilot-Interpreted Aids
a) POSITION (number) MILES from (fix). TURN LEFT(or RIGHT)
HEADING (three digits);
b) YOU WILL INTERCEPT (radio aid or track) (distance) FROM

(significant point or TOUCHDOWN);
... when a pilot wishes to be c) •REQUEST (distance) TO TOUCHDOWN;

positioned a specific distance from
touchdown.
d) CLEARED FOR (type of approach) APPROACH RUNWAY (number);
.. .instructions and information e) REPORT ESTABLISHED ON [/LS] or (LOCALISER or GLIDEPATH);

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f) EXPECT VECTOR ACROSS (localiser course or radio aid)
(reason);
g) THIS TURN WILL TAKE YOU THROUGH (localiser course or

radio aid) {reason];
h) TAKING YOU THROUGH (localiser course or radio aid)

[reason];
i) MAINTAIN (altitude) UNTIL GLIDE PATH INTERCEPT/ON;
j) REPORT ESTABLISHED ON GLIDE PATH;
k) INTERCEPT (localiser course or radio aid) [REPORT

ESTABLISHED).
Manoeuvre during Independent and Dependant Parallel Approaches
a) CLEARED FOR (type of approach) APPROACH RUNWAY
(number) LEFT (or RIGHT);
b) YOU HAVE CROSSED THE LOCALISER. TURN LEFT (or

RIGHT) IMMEDIATELY AND INTERCEPT THE LOCALISER;
c) /LS RUNWAY (number) LEFT (or RIGHT) LOCALISER

FREQUENCY JS (frequency);
.. .for avoidance action when an aircraft is d) TURN LEFT (or RIGHT) (number) DEGREES (or HEADING)
observed penetrating the NTZ (three digits) JMMEDIA TEL Y TO A VOID TRAFFIC
[DEV/A TING FROM ADJACENT APPROACH] CLIMB TO
(altitude) .
. . .for avoidance action below 120m (400ft) e) CLIMB TO (altitude) IMMEDIATEL y TO AVOID TRAFFIC
above the runway threshold elevation [DEV/A TING FROM ADJACENT APPROACH] (further
where parallel approach obstacle instructions).
assessment surfaces (PAOAS) criteria are
being applied.
Elevation
a) DESCEND NOW [TO MAINTAIN A (number) DEGREE GLIDE
PATH] or VACATE LEVEL WITHIN (time)
b) (distance) FROM TOUCHDOWN APPROX/MA TEL Y (miles)

FROM TOUCHDOWN
Position
Circumstances . Phraseologies
(distance) FROM TOUCHDOWN.
GPS - REPORT DISTANGE FROM (SIGNIFICANT POINT)
VOR- REPORT DME (navaid)
Checks
a) CHECK GEAR DOWN [AND LOCKED]; (OPTIONAL
TRANSMISSION)
b) OVER THRESHOLD.
Completion of Approach
a) REPORT VISUAL;
b) REPORT RUNWAY [LIGHTS] IN SIGHT;
c) IN CASE OF A GO AROUND (instructions)
Azimuth
a) DO NOT ACKNOWLEDGE FURTHER TRANSMISSIONS;
b) REPLY NOT RECEIVED, WILL CONTINUE INSTRUCTIONS
c) HEADING IS GOOD;
d) ON TRACK;
e) SLIGHTLY (or WELL, or GOING) LEFT (or RIGHT) OF TRACK;
f) (number) DEGREES LEFT (or RIGHT) OF TRACK.
Elevation
·a) COMMENCE DESCENT NOW [AT (number) FEET PER
MINUTE (or ESTABLISH A (number) DEGREE GLIDE PATH)];
b) RATE OF DESCENT IS GOOD;
c) [STILL] (number) (FEET) TOO HIGH (or TOO LOW);
d) ADJUST RATE OF DESCENT;
e) RESUME NORMAL RATE OF DESCENT;
f) (distance) FROM TOUCHDOWN.
Position
a) (distance) FROM TOUCHDOWN;
b) OVER APPROACH LIGHTS;
c) OVER THRESHOLD.
Checks
a) CHECK GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED;
Completion of Approach
a) REPORT VISUAL WITH THE AIRFIELD;
b) REPORT RUNWAY [LIGHTS] IN SIGHT;

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Missed Approach
a) CONTINUE VISUALLY OR GO AROUND [missed approach
instructions];
b) GO AROUND I SAY AGAIN GO AROUND[missed approach

instructions) (reasons);
c) CONFIRM ARE YOU GOING AROUND?;
d) IF GOING AROUND (appropriate instructions);
e) *GOING AROUND.
Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) Phraseologies
To Request the capability of the SSR Equipment
a) CONFIRM TRANSPONDER EQUIPPED
b) *TRANSPONDER MODE AIC/S (as per flight plan);
c) *NEGATIVE TRANSPONDER EQUIPPED.
To instruct setting of Transponder.
a) SQUAWK (code).
To request the Pilot to reselect the assigned Mode and Code.
a) RECYCLE SQUAWK {(mode)] (code);
b) *RECYCLING (mode) (code).
To request reselection of Aircraft Identification.
Circumstances Phraseo/oaies
RECYCLE MODE S FOR /DENT/FICA TION.
To request the Pilot to confirm the code selected on the Aircraft's Transponder.
a) CONFIRM SQUAWKING (code);
b)
.
*AFFIRM I NEGA T/VE SQUAWKING (code) .
To request the operation of the /DENT feature.
a) SQUAWK [(code)] [AND] /DENT;
To request temporary suspension of Transponder operation.
a) SQUAWK STANDBY.
To Request Termination of Transponder Operation.
a) SQUAWK STANDBY.
To Request Transmission of Pressure Altitude.
a) SQUAWK MODE CHARLIE or SQUAWK ALTITUDE
To Request Pressure Setting Check and Confirmation of Level.
a) CHECK ALTIMETER SETTING AND CONFIRM (level).
To Request Termination of Pressure Altitude Transmission Because of Faulty Operation.
a) CANCEL MODE CHARLIE
To Request Level Check.
a) CONFIRM (level).
General ADS Phraseologies.
ADS Degradation.
a) ADS (or AUTOMATIC DEPENDANT SURVEILLANCE)
UNSERVICEABLE; OR; NOT EQUIPPED WITH (appropriate
information as necessary).
Alerting Phraseologies.
Low Altitude Warning
a) (aircraft call sign) LOW ALTITUDE WARNING, CHECK YOUR
ALTITUDE IMMEDIATELY, QNH IS (number) [(units)]. [THE
MINIMUM FLIGHT ALTITUDE IS (altitude)].
Terrain Alert
a) (aircraft call sign) TERRAIN ALERT (suggested pilot action, if
possible).
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Readback of ATS Co-ordination Messages
Controllers must ensure they obtain a readback of any operationally significant information contained in telephone and
intercom co-ordination messages, including:
a) Levels;
b) Headings;
c) Speed Restrictions;
d) Airways or route instructions;
e) Runway in use;
f) SSR Codes;
g) Pressure Settings;
h) Frequencies; and
i) Release and contact points.
GNSS/RNA V Phraseology
Reporting Distance a) REPORT (number) MILES FROM (waypoint, fix,
ForRNAV significant point, Navaid)
Reporting Distance a) REPORT (number) MILES FROM (waypoint, fix,

ForGNSS significant point, Navaid)
Reporting Distance a) REPORT (number) DME FROM (DME)facility name

ForDME
Issuing crossing instructions a) CROSS (number) DME AT (Altitude I Flight Level)
For DME eauiooed
Issuing crossing instructions a) CROSS (number) MILES FROM (waypoint, fix,
FOR RNA VIGNSS equipped significant point, NAVA/DJ AT (Altitude I Flight Level)
Reporting of RAIM status a) REPORT RAIM STATUS
Scenario reporting of RAIM alerts a) RAIMOUTAGE

b) RAIM FAILURE
c) RAIM STATUS ANNUNCIATION
d) RAIMFLAG
e) RAIM NOT AVAILABLE
f) RAIMHOLE
g) RAIM WARNING
h) RAIMALERT
Issuing clearance via arcs a) CLEARED TO (destination) via (distance) DME ARC
b) CLEARED VIA (number) MILE ARC-RNA V
Requesting progress reports from an aircraft a) REPORT ESTABLISHED ON THE RNAV APPROACH
during its approach COURSE
APPROACH CLEARANCES
1) RNAV (GNSS) a) CLEARED TO THE (destination) RNAV RUNWAY
2) RNA V (GNSS LNA VJ (number) APPROACH
3) RNA V (GNSS BARO-VNA VJ '
4) RNA V (GLS)
Clearances via fixes of a GNSS Approach a) CLEARED VIA INITIAL APPROACH FIX
b) CLEARED VIA INTERMEDIATE FIX
c) CLEARED TO THE FINAL APPROACH FIX
Clearances for RNA V STARs I S/Ds TO FLY a) CLEARED DIRECT (waypointlfix) MAINTAIN (altitude)
DIRECT b) EXPECT VECTORS TO FINAL APPROACH
GNSS SERVICE STATUS a) GNSS REPORTED UNRELIABLE (or GNSS MAY
NOT BE AVAILABLE [DUE TO INTERFERENCE]);
1) IN THE VICINITY OF (location) (radius)
[BETWEEN (levels)];
or
2) IN THE AREA OF (description) (or IN (name) FIR)
[BETWEEN (levels)];
b) BASIC GNSS (or SBAS, or GBAS) UNAVAILABLE
FOR (specify operation) [FROM (time) TO (time) (or
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE)];
*c) BASIC GNSS UNAVAILABLE [DUE TO (reason, e.g.
LOSS OF RAIM or RAIM ALERT)];
*d) GBAS (orSBAS) UNAVAILABLE.
e) CONFIRM NAVIGATION GNSS
* Denotes pilot transmission.
AREA CONTROL SERVICE a) CROSS (significant point) AT (time) [OR LATER] or

SEPARATION INSTRUCTIONS (OR BEFORE)];
b) ADVISE IF ABLE TO CROSS (significant point) AT
(time or level);
c) MAINTAIN MACH (number) [OR GREATER] or [OR
LESS] UNTIL (significant point)];
d) DO NOT EXCEED MACH (number).;
e) REPORT YOUR TRACK TO or (FROM) (significant
point);
f) TRACK (three digits) DEGREES [MAGNETIC] or
[TRUE] TO (or) FROM (significant point);
g) CONFIRM ESTABLISHED ON THE CENTRE LINE
OF TRACK (three digits) DEGREES [MAGNETIC or
[TRUE] TO or [FROM] (significant point) or
CONFIRM ESTABLISHED ON THE CENTRELINE
OF TRACK BETWEEN (significant point) AND
(significant point));
*h) ESTABLISHED ON CENTRE LINE TRACK (three
digits) DEGREES [MAGNETIC] or [TRUE)] TO or
(FROM) (significant point) or [ESTABLISHED ON
CENTRELINE OF TRACK BETWEEN] (significant
point) AND (significant point));
i) MAINTAIN TRACK (three digits) DEGREES
[MAGNETIC] or [TRUE] TO or [FROM] (significant
point) or [MAINTAIN TRACK BETWEEN] (significant
point) AND (significant point)) REPORT
ESTABLISHED ON THE CENTRE LINE;
*j) ESTABLISHED ON THE CENTRE LINE.
* Denotes pilot transmission
EXAMPLES OF INCORRECT RIT *Indicates the pilot's incorrect reply to an A TC instruction
PHRASEOLOGIES ON THE VARIOUS
SECTORS
AERODROME (aircraft) RUNWAY (number) CLEARED FOR TAKE OFF
SURFACE WIND (speed and direction)
*COPIED (aircraft)?
.... ............................................................................
~
.....................
(aircraft) BEHIND THE 747 ON FINAL LINE UP AND WAIT
BEHIND RUNWAY 03LEFT
*LINING UP AND WAITING BEHIND (aircraft)?
-39-
APPROACH (aircraft) CLIMB TO FLIGHT LEVEL 120
*CLIMB FLIGHT LEVEL 120 (aircraft)?
·················································································
.....................
*RADAR (aircraft) confirm no speed traps?
··············································································
·····················
AREA (aircraft) CONFIRM YOUR RA TE OF DESCENT 2000 FEET
PERM/NUTE?
* THAT'S A CHARLIE (aircraft)?
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SOUTH AFRICAN

REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA CAA

Tel: (011) 545-1000

AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES

-1. This AIC replaces AIC 41.3 dated 02-01-15 in total.

(a) distress messages and distress traffic;

(i) messages concerning changes in aircraft operating schedules;

(iii) instructions to aircraft operating agency representatives concerning changes in

(1) Distress calls, distress messages and distress traffic

6. 1 English is used in radiotelephony communications, (Refer to the English Language Proficiency

7. WORD SPELLING IN RADIOTELEPHONY

Letter Word Pronunciation

Note: The syllables to be emphasized are underlined.

8. TRANSMISSION OF NUMBERS IN RADIOTELEPHONY

8. 1 Pronunciation of numbers. Numbers shall be transmitted using the following pronunciation:-

Note: The following example illustrates the application of this procedure:

Note: The following example illustrates the application of this procedure:

118.1 WUN WUN AIT DEH-SEE-MIL WUN

Note: The following example illustrates the application of these procedures:

(a) repeat all numbers in accordance with para.8.1; or

Note: The following example illustrate the application of this procedure:-

Station on the ground

(a) enunciate each word clearly and distinctly;

9.4 STANDARD SPEECH ABBREV/A TIONS

UNIT/SERVICE AVAILABLE CALLSIGN SUFFIX

11. RADIOTELEPHONY CALLSIGNS FOR AIRCRAFT

11. 1 FULL CALLSIGNS

An aircraft/helicopter radiotelephony ca//sign shall be one of the following types:

Type a)- The characters corresponding to the ragistration marking of the

Note (1) - The name of the aircraft/helicopter manufacturer or the name of

11. 2 ABBREVIATED CALLSIGNS

Examples of full cal/signs and abbraviated cal/signs

*When applicable (See para. 11. 1 Note 2)

11. 3 CHANGING CALLSIGNS

12. ESTABLISHMENT OF RADIOTELEPHONY COMMUNICATIONS

Table 1 - Radiotelephony calling procedure

Type (a) Type (b) Type (c)

Table 2 - Radiotelephony reply procedure

Type (a) Type (b) Type (c)

STATION CALLING ...... (station called) SAY AGAIN YOUR CALLSIGN.

Note: The following example illustrated the application of this procedure-

STATION CALLING BLOEMFONTEIN (pause) SAY AGAIN YOUR CALLSIGN.

13. I ND/CATION OF FREQUENCY

Note: The following example illustrates the application of this procedure:-

(SAA 601 calling Johannesburg on 8861 kHz)

14. TEST PROCEDURES

14.1 The fonn oftest transmissions must be as follows:-

a) the identification of the station being called;

14.2 The reply to a test transmission should be as follows:

a) the identification of the aircraft;

15. EXCHANGE OF COMMUNICATIONS

16. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT

NOTE: The following example illustrates the application of this procedure:-

A TC (denoting accuracy of readback):

16.4 When acknowledgement of receipt is transmitted by an aeronautical station:

(b) to another aeronautical station:

NOTE: the following example illustrates the application of this procedure

(Network station acknowledging receipt of position report)

Aircraft (denoting correctness of readback):